Monday, December 5, 2016, 10:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Uphold You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 20:16-32 (ESV).
With Humility and Tears (vv. 17-21)
Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. And when...
Monday, December 5, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 19:23-41 (ESV).
Man-made gods (vv. 23-27)
About that time there arose no little disturbance concerning the Way. For a man named Demetrius, a...
Sunday, December 4, 2016, 5:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 19:8-20 (Select vv. ESV).
Speak Boldly (vv. 8-10)
Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the...
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 7:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 17:16-31 (Select vv. ESV).
Provoked in Spirit (v. 16)
Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw...
Monday, November 28, 2016, 9:26 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 14:8-15 (NIV).
He Saw He Had Faith (vv. 8-10)
In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and had never walked. He...
Saturday, November 26, 2016, 10:19 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 13 (Select vv. ESV).
The Holy Spirit set Paul (formerly Saul) and Barnabas apart for the work to which God had called them. In Pisidian Antioch, on...
Monday, November 14, 2016, 6:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 1:1-11 (ESV).
He Had Given Commands (vv. 1-3)
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day...
Sunday, November 6, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 130 (NIV).
There is Forgiveness (vv. 1-4)
Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord;
Lord, hear my voice.
Let your ears be attentive
to my cry...
Saturday, November 5, 2016, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:145-152 (ESV).
I Call to You (vv. 145-146)
With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!
I will keep your statutes.
I call to you; save me...
Saturday, November 5, 2016, 12:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:105-112 (ESV).
A Lamp to my feet (vv. 105-106)
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
I have sworn an oath and confirmed it...
Monday, October 31, 2016, 11:26 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 103 (Select vv. ESV).
He is Our Redeemer (vv. 1-5)
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my...
Sunday, October 30, 2016, 3:04 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 101 (ESV).
Within my House (vv. 1-2)
I will sing of steadfast love and justice;
to you, O Lord, I will make music.
I will ponder the way that is...
Saturday, October 29, 2016, 3:41 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 95 (ESV).
He is the Rock of our Salvation (vv. 1-2)
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Let...
Friday, October 28, 2016, 8:32 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 86:11-17 (ESV).
Teach Me Your Way (v. 11)
Teach me your way, O Lord,
that I may walk in your truth;
unite my heart to fear your name.
How do we...
War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on...
Friday, September 16, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 18:1-10 (ESV).
Luxurious Living (vv. 1-3)
After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was...
Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 10:41 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Jn. 1:1-2:17 (Quoting select vv. ESV).
The Gospel Message (1:5-10)
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and...
Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 8:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Lord is With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 3:8-17 (ESV).
Genuine Faith (Summary chapters 1:1-3:7)
Peter began his letter to the saints of God with praise to God: In his great mercy...
Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 4:48 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 2 (Select vv. ESV).
Pure Spiritual Milk (vv. 1-3)
So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn...
Friday, August 5, 2016, 10:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:1-13 (ESV).
With Endurance (vv. 1-4)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight...